Paint protection with side bags
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Carolan
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Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:39 am quote
Hello!

I recently sold my first MP3 and bought a second one, a 2008 400ie with beautiful dark blue paint. On my previous machine, I kept side bags on it most of the riding season and ended up damaging the paint underneath. I don't want that to happen this time.

What do you use to protect the paint when you put on side bags? (I have soft bags, Firstgear Silverstone).

Thank you!
pmatulew
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Sat Apr 17, 2021 9:41 am quote
Maybe try shelf liner? Self sticking thick vinyl. Inexpensive, easy to cut to shape.

Could put a layer or two anywhere you think there will be contact.
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Carolan
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Sat Apr 17, 2021 9:50 am quote
pmatulew wrote:
Maybe try shelf liner? Self sticking thick vinyl. Inexpensive, easy to cut to shape.

Could put a layer or two anywhere you think there will be contact.
Hadn't thought of of that! Thanks for the idea.

I was doing some YouTubing on the subject and there's a 3M protection film that looks like it could work, and it's clear. Just needs soapy water to stick it on.
NZscoot
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Mon Apr 19, 2021 1:20 pm quote
Mask and spray a coat or two of Plasti Dip on.

https://www.amazon.com/Performix-11203-Multi-Purpose-Coating-Aerosol/dp/B00E975M8A?th=1

https://plastidip.com/our-products/plasti-dip/
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